Solos Medley (covers) by Sabas
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 4:25 pm
Jam cover with some story...
To put you in context, this was before my inguinal hernia surgery in July 2024, 7 months ago.
I had two lumps on each side, which I didn't want to pay much attention to; I know it's not the right thing to do, but I didn't want to know what it was, knowing that there was no money for whatever had to be done, but finally went to a doctor, and the money appeared by the grace of God (short story version). Maybe it “wasn't much,” but I certainly didn't have $1500 in my hands, and still don't. My recovery went according to plan, although the first week was the worst.... I am still afraid to do some physical things and exercise like before, but a few months ago I started again, progressively.
After the operation I haven't really played guitar again, just a couple of times. Obviously not having a stable job affects me, and when that happens I usually have no inspiration or desire to play. I sold the Agile, and I was about to sell the Zoom multi-effects and the other guitar as well, but my wife convinced me to wait a bit and leave that for when it was the last option to take, knowing that I will hardly be able to replace that equipment again. Again, thank God, I've had some freelance jobs and have been able to cover the basic expenses - my wife was right to wait a bit before selling the rest, of course -.
Anyway, I tell you this story just to put in context the video of the covers I recorded last year, as I was quite encouraged by the progress I was making. I hope to start again, because maybe I can make some money just playing the guitar, for which I must get in shape. In other words, instead of selling it, it would be better to use my guitar to make money several times and still have it. In the meantime, enjoy the medley.
First solo: Bon Jovi's "Born to be my baby". Always wanted to play it. I went with the way Richie played it live later, it's a little bit easier for me.
Second solo: Phil Collin's "Easy Lover" (we all know Phil doesn't play the guitar): That's a tricky solo in its second part, so I simplified it a little bit so I can play something that would fit as well as possible, to my ears at least.
Third solo: Song "Fuera de este mundo", in English "Out of this world", by venezuelan artist Franco de Vita (he doesn't play lead guitar). The solo for this song is played with a violin. I did it with my guitar, of course, and I added some "salt and pepper" to the end, better for my ears. I don't suppose you know this song, but hope you enjoy it.
To put you in context, this was before my inguinal hernia surgery in July 2024, 7 months ago.
I had two lumps on each side, which I didn't want to pay much attention to; I know it's not the right thing to do, but I didn't want to know what it was, knowing that there was no money for whatever had to be done, but finally went to a doctor, and the money appeared by the grace of God (short story version). Maybe it “wasn't much,” but I certainly didn't have $1500 in my hands, and still don't. My recovery went according to plan, although the first week was the worst.... I am still afraid to do some physical things and exercise like before, but a few months ago I started again, progressively.
After the operation I haven't really played guitar again, just a couple of times. Obviously not having a stable job affects me, and when that happens I usually have no inspiration or desire to play. I sold the Agile, and I was about to sell the Zoom multi-effects and the other guitar as well, but my wife convinced me to wait a bit and leave that for when it was the last option to take, knowing that I will hardly be able to replace that equipment again. Again, thank God, I've had some freelance jobs and have been able to cover the basic expenses - my wife was right to wait a bit before selling the rest, of course -.
Anyway, I tell you this story just to put in context the video of the covers I recorded last year, as I was quite encouraged by the progress I was making. I hope to start again, because maybe I can make some money just playing the guitar, for which I must get in shape. In other words, instead of selling it, it would be better to use my guitar to make money several times and still have it. In the meantime, enjoy the medley.
First solo: Bon Jovi's "Born to be my baby". Always wanted to play it. I went with the way Richie played it live later, it's a little bit easier for me.
Second solo: Phil Collin's "Easy Lover" (we all know Phil doesn't play the guitar): That's a tricky solo in its second part, so I simplified it a little bit so I can play something that would fit as well as possible, to my ears at least.
Third solo: Song "Fuera de este mundo", in English "Out of this world", by venezuelan artist Franco de Vita (he doesn't play lead guitar). The solo for this song is played with a violin. I did it with my guitar, of course, and I added some "salt and pepper" to the end, better for my ears. I don't suppose you know this song, but hope you enjoy it.
